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In arun to first ever Uganda digital census slated for 9th May, Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS ) has trained 789 enumerators in digital census tabulation. While addressing the participants who included UPDF, Uganda Police Force, Uganda Prison Services, OPM, MUK, Kyambogo University, Local Governments, Cities, Municipalities and UBOS staff, the National Census Commissioner/ Chief Statistician Dr Chris Mukiza expressed confidence that the 789 trainees will cascade the training down to Sub county supervisors who will then train others. Mukiza however warned enumerators against miss use of tablets during the census exercise. “Avoid presenting our tablets as security for…

Kenneth Akena killer Mathew Kanyamunyu has been released from Luzira Prison,this website has learnt. Kanyamunyu was sentenced to five years in prison for manslaughter after court ruled that he unintentionally killed the social worker in 2016. Kanyamunyu’s original murder charge was reduced to manslaughter by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) after a plea bargaining session held at the High court criminal division in Kampala. The DPP withdrawn murder charges against Kanyamunyu’s girlfriend Munwangari. Kanyamunyu accepted before court that on the 12th November 2016 at Kampala Jinja highway unlawfully caused the death of Kenneth Akena. “On the fateful day,…

Kasese Emerges A Beacon of Cleanliness in Western Uganda region overtaking Fort portal city in 2024 In the heart of Western Uganda lies Kasese town, a shining example of what dedicated community efforts and proactive governance can achieve in the realm of cleanliness and sanitation. Overtaking Fort Portal City as the cleanest town in the region by 2024, Kasese has become a model for others to emulate, showcasing a multitude of initiatives aimed at fostering a pristine environment for its residents and visitors alike. One of the most notable achievements of Kasese is its commitment to ensuring clean, pollution-free air…

South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma is free to run in May’s general election after an electoral court overturned a ban on his candidacy. Last month the electoral commission barred him over a contempt of court conviction. It argued the constitution prevented people from holding public office if convicted of a crime and sentenced to more than 12 months in prison. Mr Zuma, 81, has been campaigning for the new uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party. A former stalwart of the governing African National Congress (ANC), he is a controversial figure and served as president from 2009 until 2018, when…

In abid to nurture music talent across Africa, International University of East Africa (IUEA) inaugurated Faculty of Music and Arts on 29th March in Uganda. Nigerian artiste Davido launched the music faculty in ahistoric momentous occasion that idrew luminaries from across the spectrum, including the esteemed presence of Ambassador Hassan Alwi, the Resident Director of IUEA, Vice Chancellor Prof. Emeka Akaezuwa, and Dean of Students, Madam Natasha, alongside students and staff members, and members of the public. IUEA Vice Chancellor Prof Emeka Akazuewa said, “the Faculty of Music and Arts at IUEA stands as a beacon of creativity, offering…

Uganda’s leading artiste Eddy Kenzo has finally admitted that Minister Phiona Nyamutooro is not just apersonal friend but awife whom they have achild together. ” I just want to let you know that Honourable Phiona Nyamutoro is my personal friend and awife. We have a kid (child) together,” Kenzo said, drawing wild cheers from the crowd. This comes days after the practical hit singer, said in a TV interview that he had other children besides his two known daughters Maya and Aamal. While at the Eid celebrations at the Comedy Store UG event at UMA Showgrounds on Wednesday evening,…

President Yoweri Museveni together with the visiting European Union (EU) Commissioner, Mr. Virginijus Sinkevičius, have launched the new EU Forestry programme which will see Uganda benefit from the extensive experience of the EU in the forestry sector. “The European Union is making available grant financing to Uganda to the tune of EUR 40 million (Ugx. 167 billion) in new funding to tackle the root causes of deforestation in Uganda while promoting reforestation and sustainable economic development,” Sinkevičius who is the EU Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries said. He noted that the grant comes as a milestone that demonstrates…

European Union has earmarked shs 232 billion to finance Uganda’s ClimateChange contributions. According to officials, the money is part of seven years commitment plan to support Uganda achieve environmental protection targets. “The money is meant to support different interventions to boost afforestation and biodiversity in the Karamoja region as well as climate information agendas in the country,” Nadia Cannata, First Secretary and Head of Section, Sustainable Development at the European Union Commission in Uganda said. According to Nadia,shs155 billion will go towards forestry sector, Shs 58 billion for climate change information and Shs19 billion for biodiversity in Karamoja. Nadia…

Rwandan President Paul Kagame has confirmed that he will run for a fourth term next year, which could extend his presidency to nearly three decades. “I am happy with the confidence that Rwandans have in me,” President Kagame told French-language magazine Jeune Afrique last week. But does Paul Kagame deserve another term? Two of the oldest political parties in Rwanda; the Liberal Party (PL), and the Social Democratic Party (PSD), have endorsed the Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) candidate Paul Kagame in the July presidential race. The two joined four smaller political parties, which are already in a coalition with…

Speke Resort Munyonyo, a member of Ruparelia Group of city tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia has been nominated in the World Travel Awards under Africa’s Leading Conference Hotel 2024. The Speke Resort and Conference Centre, a hotel-resort-conference centre in Kampala, is the biggest among the five 5-star hotels in the country and recently on the continent. The resort lies adjacent to the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort. The resort boasts of private yachts and boats and helicopter rides for hire. In February 2018, the hotel added 45 new suites to bring the total number of suites at the resort to 104 Opened in…